Nasogastric Tubes
Prior to the NASBO study, no prospective clinical trial had compared NGT use with no NGT use in ASBO management. The clinical value of NGTs in ASBO remains unproven. Nasogastric tubes have long been a standard part of non-operative ASBO ma…
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Prior to the NASBO study, no prospective clinical trial had compared NGT use with no NGT use in ASBO management. The clinical value of NGTs in ASBO remains unproven. Nasogastric tubes have long been a standard part of non-operative ASBO management. Surgeons expect NGTs to decompress the bowel, lower aspiration risk, aid Gastrografin administration, and reduce symptoms.